Central Machinery (Harbor Freight) · Updated August 2026
Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869): price & specs
Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869). Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) is listed at $249.99 on harborfreight.com as of 2026-08-01, #2 cheapest of 12 dust collectors (median $796); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Platinum Deskmark — 82/100 pay-blind standing, #1 of 9 in class.
Verified Aug 1, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest dust collectors: Oneida Dust Deputy 2.5 Deluxe Kit (5-Gallon) — $139.99
Is the Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) a good buy?
At $250, the Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) is #2 cheapest of the 12 dust collectors we track, where the median is $750. On the spec sheet, its filtration micron of 5 is the highest of the 10, its airflow of 1550 CFM is above the median of the 10, and its motor power hp of 2 is above the median of the 10.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $249.99 Recurring Harbor Freight coupon/sale price (documented flyers 2021-2023 ranged $179.99-$249.99); the live item page did not render product content for automated price confirmation on the access date |
|---|---|
| Brand | Central Machinery (Harbor Freight) |
| Released | — |
| Airflow (CFM) | 1550 |
| Static pressure (in) | — |
| Filtration micron | 5 |
| Motor power hp | 2 |
| Collection capacity cu (ft) | 9.36 |
| Inlet diameter (in) | — |
| Noise (dB) | — |
| Filter type | bag |
Source: harborfreight.com (verified 2026-08-01) · corroborated by go.harborfreight.com. harborfreight.com's main item page did not return renderable product content to the automated fetch tool (only site navigation), so specs and price were confirmed instead via Harbor Freight's own coupon-flyer subdomain (go.harborfreight.com), which states the same figures verbatim across multiple dated 2021-2023 flyers: 2HP 120V 20A motor, 1,550 CFM airflow, 70-gallon tank (converted to 9.36 cu ft), 5-micron upper filter bag over a translucent lower collection bag, four locking swivel casters. Inlet diameter and noise level were not found published in any source checked. Image omitted — no direct image file URL could be confirmed.
Is the Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) worth it vs cheaper dust collectors?
Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) against its closest cheaper and pricier dust collectors on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Airflow (CFM) | Filtration micron | Motor power hp | Collection capacity cu (ft) | Filter type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) this | $249.99 | 1550 | 5 | 2 | 9.36 | bag |
| Oneida Dust Deputy 2.5 Deluxe Kit (5-Gallon) | $139.99 | — | — | — | 0.67 | none — cyclone pre-separator, no filter media (pairs with the buyer's own wet/dry vacuum) |
| WEN DC1300 Dust Collector | $399.8 | 1300 | 5 | — | 6.68 | bag |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) cost?
The Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) has a US price of $249.99 (Recurring Harbor Freight coupon/sale price (documented flyers 2021-2023 ranged $179.99-$249.99); the live item page did not render product content for automated price confirmation on the access date), as of 2026-08-01.
How does the Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) compare on price?
At $250, the Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) is #2 cheapest of the 12 dust collectors we track, where the median is $750.
What are the Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869)'s key specs?
Central Machinery 70-Gallon 2 HP Dust Collector (Item 97869) (Central Machinery (Harbor Freight)): airflow cfm 1550, filtration micron 5, motor power hp 2, collection capacity cu ft 9.36, filter type bag. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.
Price of record: $249.99 at harborfreight.com, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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